David Gerboth has been a member of the fire service for over 25 years. He began his career in 1992 with CAL FIRE where he worked in Northern and Southern California. In 1998, Chief Gerboth was hired by the Modesto Fire Department, where he worked until hired by the San Diego Fire-Rescue Department in 2001. Chief Gerboth has held the ranks of Firefighter, Engineer, Captain, Battalion Chief, and Deputy Fire Chief.

David is currently assigned as the Shift Commander for C Division, overseeing Operations in the City during each 24-hour shift. In addition, Chief Gerboth has been assigned to Battalion 1 in Downtown, Battalion 2 in Mid-City, Battalion 5 on the Northwestern Coast, and the Program Manager for Urban Search and Rescue California Task Force 8 and the SDFD Technical Rescue Team.

David has served as a member of Urban Search and Rescue California Task Force 8, the SDFD Hazardous Incident Response Team, SDFD Technical Rescue Team, Special Operations Officer, and Program Manager for the San Diego Urban Area Incident Management Team. Chief Gerboth has responded to incidents of national significance throughout California and the country as a member of a National Type I incident Management Team.

Chief Gerboth was selected to serve on the FIRESCOPE Task Force in May of 2016, representing Cities South, and currently serves as the Task Force Chair.

Chief Gerboth has served on several committees and working groups, including the California Incident Command Certification System State Task Force / Pace V Committee and the National Wildland Coordinating Group Leadership Subcommittee.

Chief Gerboth has an Associate Degree in Fire Technology from Shasta College and is currently completing his bachelor's degree in Public Administration.

David lives in San Diego and enjoys spending time with family and friends engaged in various outdoor activities.

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